CLUB PILATES WRITTEN EXAM
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE ALREADY GRADED
A+
A client with sciatic nerve entrapment should avoid sitting
for extended periods of time - correct answer-
True
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you
should always start their spinal flexion in a hinge, NOT
articulation - correct answer- False
Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of
extension for clients with Degenerative Disc Disease
(DDD)? - correct answer- Yes
As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do an
initial assessment with your clients. - correct
answer- False (ALWAYS do a client intake form and
re-assessment at least every 6 months)
,Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back
muscles and posterior chain overall. - correct
answer- True
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it
introduces a longer lever angle on the low back. -
correct answer- False
Choose the exercises that best fits the scenario below:
After warming up my small group mat class, I Plan on
having them do _________________ to get the back of
their body warm and then _______________ to get the
front of their body warm. - correct answer-
Bridge variations and Hundreds
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when
jumping supine on the jumpboard? - correct
answer- False
,Depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients
will eventually be able to move their knee and hip beyond
90 degrees - correct answer- False
During Chest Lift, the client should maintain a neutral
pelvis. - correct answer- True
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should
be in a neutral position. - correct answer- True
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, when the leg
sweeps forward, it should only sweep to the point that
the hip and leg do not rotate or shift. - correct
answer- True
During the exercise Teaser, how does bending the knees
into the chest change the exercise? - correct
answer- Changes the intention of the exercise and
indicates the client might not be ready for the exercise,
Teaser. They should start with Teaser Prep to develop the
strength for each of the fundamental components of the
, exercise in progression before pursuing the full Teaser
exercise.
Explain the difference between yellow and purple springs
on the Springboard - correct answer- Yellow
springs are shorter and used for upper body like Hands in
Straps, Purple springs are longer and used for lower body
like Legs in Straps
Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key
indicators of how the client's functional patterns may
have created misalignments - correct answer-
True
For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most
effective positioning and prop to use during footwork? -
correct answer- Feet parallel, Magic Circle at
the outside of the upper knee area
For a client with very tight shoulders, which of the
following exercises could the client perform with the most
success? - correct answer- Kneeling Cat
QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
LATEST UPDATE ALREADY GRADED
A+
A client with sciatic nerve entrapment should avoid sitting
for extended periods of time - correct answer-
True
After finding out that a client has a healthy back, you
should always start their spinal flexion in a hinge, NOT
articulation - correct answer- False
Are neutral based movements with slight amounts of
extension for clients with Degenerative Disc Disease
(DDD)? - correct answer- Yes
As long as you are cueing safely, there is no need to do an
initial assessment with your clients. - correct
answer- False (ALWAYS do a client intake form and
re-assessment at least every 6 months)
,Bridge variations on the Reformer strengthen the back
muscles and posterior chain overall. - correct
answer- True
Bridge with knee extensions is a beginner move because it
introduces a longer lever angle on the low back. -
correct answer- False
Choose the exercises that best fits the scenario below:
After warming up my small group mat class, I Plan on
having them do _________________ to get the back of
their body warm and then _______________ to get the
front of their body warm. - correct answer-
Bridge variations and Hundreds
Clients should always be in thoracic extension when
jumping supine on the jumpboard? - correct
answer- False
,Depending on the type of hip replacement, some clients
will eventually be able to move their knee and hip beyond
90 degrees - correct answer- False
During Chest Lift, the client should maintain a neutral
pelvis. - correct answer- True
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, the spine should
be in a neutral position. - correct answer- True
During Side Lying Legs in Straps Series, when the leg
sweeps forward, it should only sweep to the point that
the hip and leg do not rotate or shift. - correct
answer- True
During the exercise Teaser, how does bending the knees
into the chest change the exercise? - correct
answer- Changes the intention of the exercise and
indicates the client might not be ready for the exercise,
Teaser. They should start with Teaser Prep to develop the
strength for each of the fundamental components of the
, exercise in progression before pursuing the full Teaser
exercise.
Explain the difference between yellow and purple springs
on the Springboard - correct answer- Yellow
springs are shorter and used for upper body like Hands in
Straps, Purple springs are longer and used for lower body
like Legs in Straps
Footwork on the reformer shows the instructor key
indicators of how the client's functional patterns may
have created misalignments - correct answer-
True
For a client who has valgus knees, what is the most
effective positioning and prop to use during footwork? -
correct answer- Feet parallel, Magic Circle at
the outside of the upper knee area
For a client with very tight shoulders, which of the
following exercises could the client perform with the most
success? - correct answer- Kneeling Cat
